Multimodal Al predicts clinical outcomes of drug combinations from preclinical data

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MADRIGAL: Predicting Drug Combinations Before Human Trials

MADRIGAL uses multiple data sources to predict how well and how safely different drugs will work together. It predicts the effects before the drug combinations are tested on people and can be used to screen for adverse drug interactions and personalize cancer treatments. However, the predictions rely on existing data, which may be biased, and clinical trials are still necessary to confirm the results.

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L.C., D.O., and M.G. are employees and stockholders of AstraZeneca. B.J. performed this research while employed by AstraZeneca.

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Data Bias

It relies on the training data. If the training data is biased, it can lead to inaccuracies in predictions.

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Strong methodology combining multiple data sources. Addresses a real problem in drug development. Potential limitations due to data bias and reliance on preclinical data. Conflict of interest disclosed.

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